Patents by Inventor James Sitzmann

James Sitzmann has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Neonatal support system and related devices and methods of use
    Publication number: 20070010005
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a life support system and related devices and systems and methods of use for such devices and systems. In some of these embodiments, the invention relates to a support system for a neonate or fetus and related methods of use of such a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventor: James Sitzmann
  • Gene therapy methods and cell growth and cell transplant devices for use therein
    Publication number: 20070004035
    Abstract: An artificial tendon, ligament, bone and skin panel are provided, made of biocompatible materials and capable of being seeded and eventually coated with selected cell types. Seeded or coated artificial tendon, ligament, bone or skin panels can be shaped and implanted in mammals. Implantable cell growth cages may be seeded with selected cell types and used to produce desired gene expression products within a mammal. Gene expression products may be harvested from transfected animal cells cultured in a cell growth chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventor: James Sitzmann
  • Medical devices for minimally invasive surgeries and other internal procedures
    Publication number: 20060020167
    Abstract: Minimally invasive surgical devices and related tools are provided. The devices include image acquisition devices and forceps, scissors, clamps, ultrasound probes, lasers, cautery devices, staplers, knives, suturing devices, rivet drivers, ligation devices, aspiration devices, injection devices, biopsy devices, radiotherapy devices; and radioactive emitter loading devices. Other devices useful for internal procedures in a patient's body or for facilitating such procedures are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventor: James Sitzmann
  • Hemostatic device and methods
    Publication number: 20060015004
    Abstract: Methods and devices for hemostatic control of an injured internal organ. In one embodiment, a container is provided for at least partially surrounding an injured organ and exerting a compressive force upon the organ. Methods of treatment utilizing such devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventor: James Sitzmann
  • Artificial vessel scaffold and artifical organs therefrom
    Publication number: 20050209687
    Abstract: An artificial vessel scaffold is provided, of biocompatible materials and capable of being coated with selected cell types. A plurality of artificial organs are provided, formed of a biocompatible scaffold material and coated with selected cell types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Bioartis, Inc.
    Inventors: James Sitzmann, Eugene Sitzmann